Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday amid concerns about China's capacity to keep its economy on track and maintain the substantial oil imports. Consequently, Brent crude fell by 2.4% to $104.97 a barrel, while WTI crude oil decreased by 2.6% to $102.41 a barrel.
read more... 04/05/2022
Crude oil prices diverged on Monday, with Brent crude declining by 1.6% at $107.58 a barrel as concerns of slowing economic growth in China outweighed fears of a potential supply cut from a looming EU-wide ban on Russian oil. In contrast, US WTI crude futures rose by 0.5% to settle at $105.17 a barrel, tracking the rally in the diesel market.
read more... 03/05/2022
Crude oil prices rose on Thursday as the prospect of Germany joining other European Union member states in imposing a Russian oil embargo grew, exacerbating concerns about tight supplies in the already dearth global crude market. Hence, Brent crude increased by 2.2% to settle at $107.59 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude soared by 3.3% to end at $105.36 a barrel.
read more... 29/04/2022
Crude oil prices increased modestly on Wednesday ongoing concerns about tight worldwide supply, exacerbated by Russia's move to cut off gas shipments to two European nations. Hence, Brent crude rose by 0.3% to settle at $105.32 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude added 0.3% to end at $102.02 a barrel.
read more... 28/04/2022
Crude oil prices rebounded on Tuesday a pledge of China’s central bank to boost liquidity in financial markets, which helped soothe concerns about the impact of a resurgent Covid-19 that had led to another lockdown. Hence, Brent crude increased by $2.67, or 2.6%, to settle at $104.99 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude soared by $3.16, or 3.2%, at $101.70.
read more... 27/04/2022